Tag: indiandesserts

There is definitely some sort of magic in grandmothers’ hands, that can make the plainest of foods tasty and appealing to the most finicky of eaters. We all call my grandma as ‘Naniji’, and how ever much I try, I just can’t beat the taste of her home-made food. She is a strict vegetarian to…

800 FOLLOWERS!!!!! Gosh, I can’t believe it!! In my mind, I keep on hearing the conversation between hubby and me before I started afoodiehousewife…. Hubby- “You do so much of baking and stuff….why don’t you start a food blog? So many people are doing that nowdays.” Me- “Ho Ho! Who on earth will be interested…

Every August, I desperately wait for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, when we bring the idol of Lord Ganesha home for ten days of colorful festivities. Of all the Indian Gods, I just adore our elephant-headed Lord Ganesha for one prime reason- like me, he is a big foodie! Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated in India, during…

Gulab jamun is easily the most beloved dessert of India! Be it Diwali or Holi, birthdays, anniversaries or any celebration, this sweet-dish is made for almost every festive occasion, in most of the Indian households. With Holi just round the corner, this is the perfect, easy recipe to try this week! Gulab jamuns are spongy, ‘melt in the mouth’ round dumplings, smothered in…

Rasmalai is another popular Bengali dessert which consists of soft, spongy cottage cheese balls immersed in sweet, chilled thickened milk. Instead of being soaked in sugar syrup like Rasgullas, Rasmalai is soaked in delicious, flavorful milk instead. For me, rasmalai is the ultimate and the best dessert in the world. I remember, during childhood, mum would sometimes purchase…

Rasgullas are loved by one and all, and especially are very popular amongst kids. This traditional Bengali sweet consists of soft and spongy balls made of fresh paneer (home-made cheese) and dipped in sugary syrup. No oil or butter is used in making this beloved Indian dessert. The word ‘Rasgulla’ is derived from the hindi…

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I am a 21st century housewife and we are a rare species nowdays! Saying that I am a foodie, just won't be enough. I don't eat to live....I live to eat! I love love love eating good food of all kinds and this is how my affair with cooking first began. I strongly believe that only a person immensely fond of eating, can turn out to be a great cook or a chef! I love spending time cooking in my kitchen and it is nothing short of meditation for me. My recipes are simple to make and apt for daily cooking. Let our rendezvous begin...